upwards of

adverb

variants or less commonly upward of

: more than : in excess of

They cost upwards of $250.

Examples of upwards of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bay of Fundy lays claim to the largest tidal range on the planet, with waves crescendoing upwards of 50 feet a day. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Defending one of these suits can cost a small business upwards of a million dollars. — Allen Adamson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In recent weeks, ICE arrests at airports have jumped from the historical norm of 10 per week to upwards of 40 per week. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

While a Birkin bag these days can easily run you upwards of $30,000 (rare or exotic style can go for even more than that), Moss didn’t treat her Birkin like some precious gem. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upwards of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove

Kids Definition

upwards of

adverb

variants also upward of

: more than

upwards of half a million people